A finished work bin where the students flip the clothespin around to a smiley face so you can tell who has yet to turn in.
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Bulletin board to list helpers for the week.
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Star of the week bulletin board, star of the week special desk to sit at, classroom jobs bulletin board, etc.
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Scoops Reward Chart - students earn scoops for good
behavior/manners. When the chart is filled, have a PARTY!
Students get to vote on the type of party we will have.
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Teacher Assistant - runs errands and helps the teacher and is line leader
Electrician - "End Friend" and turns off lights when we leave the room
Librarian - takes care of classroom library
Girls' RR Inspector - Makes sure the girls are quiet/mannerly and clean in the RR
Boys' RR Inspector - Makes sure the boys are quiet/mannerly and clean in the RR
Supply Clerk - helps the T.A. pass out supplies/papers
Chef - Calls quiet students up for snack
Custodian - Inspects the room for cleanliness before we leave for the day
Recycler - helps student Custodian carry our classroom recycle box to the big bin
Substitute - fills in for a student who is gone
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ABC sound boxes
These each contain 6 objects or pictures that begin with the letter on the box
plus an upper and lower case magnetic letter. The underside of the lids have
a list of all the contents so the students can match with words and also check
to be sure they've placed everything back into the box before putting it back.
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"Kiss Your Brain" and "Star Jar" reward jars
Reward a student for great thinking with a Hershey's kiss from
the "Kiss Your Brain" jar. Use the song from Dr. Jean!
At the end of each day, the student custodian inspects our classroom for
cleanliness. If the class gets a "thumbs up", then each student receives
a Starburst or Tootsie Roll candy from the "Star Jar".
Circus Themed Big Top reading library.
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Monthly drawers to hold all holiday/themed items for that particular month.
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Paper Drawers
These hold all of the various kinds of writing paper to use throughout the year. They graduate in line size and spacing as the year progresses. You can also keep journal covers in these, so all you need to do is grab a cover and the paper you want to make a new journal.
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Leveled Library Cart to hold various reading level books.
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These will sit on the reading table in the morning for students
The 6 Facets of a Classroom:
1. Floor
2. Wall
3. Counter
4. Shelves
5. Closet
6. Ambience
Pirate bulletin board idea.
Pirate door to match pirate bulletin board.
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom bulletin board.
Bubble gum bulletin board.
Ocean themed word wall.
Classroom job pocket display.
Outer space themed bulletin board.
Sharp and not sharp pencils.
A different way to mark centers.
A finished work bin where the students flip the clothespin around to a smiley face so you can tell who has yet to turn in.
Bulletin board to list helpers for the week.
Star of the week bulletin board, star of the week special desk to sit at, classroom jobs bulletin board, etc.
Scoops Reward Chart - students earn scoops for good
behavior/manners. When the chart is filled, have a PARTY!
Students get to vote on the type of party we will have.
Teacher Assistant - runs errands and helps the teacher and is line leader
Electrician - "End Friend" and turns off lights when we leave the room
Librarian - takes care of classroom library
Girls' RR Inspector - Makes sure the girls are quiet/mannerly and clean in the RR
Boys' RR Inspector - Makes sure the boys are quiet/mannerly and clean in the RR
Supply Clerk - helps the T.A. pass out supplies/papers
Chef - Calls quiet students up for snack
Custodian - Inspects the room for cleanliness before we leave for the day
Recycler - helps student Custodian carry our classroom recycle box to the big bin
Substitute - fills in for a student who is gone
ABC sound boxes
These each contain 6 objects or pictures that begin with the letter on the box
plus an upper and lower case magnetic letter. The underside of the lids have
a list of all the contents so the students can match with words and also check
to be sure they've placed everything back into the box before putting it back.
"Kiss Your Brain" and "Star Jar" reward jars
Reward a student for great thinking with a Hershey's kiss from
the "Kiss Your Brain" jar. Use the song from Dr. Jean!
At the end of each day, the student custodian inspects our classroom for
cleanliness. If the class gets a "thumbs up", then each student receives
a Starburst or Tootsie Roll candy from the "Star Jar".
Circus Themed Big Top reading library.
Monthly drawers to hold all holiday/themed items for that particular month.
Paper Drawers
These hold all of the various kinds of writing paper to use throughout the year. They graduate in line size and spacing as the year progresses. You can also keep journal covers in these, so all you need to do is grab a cover and the paper you want to make a new journal.
Leveled Library Cart to hold various reading level books.
These will sit on the reading table in the morning for students
to place money, notes and homework in it.